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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 509.84 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.32, 509.84 and 188 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.32 : 509.84 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.32/509.84 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.32x = 509.84 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.32x = 95,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,849.92/340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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